Kincardine’s Station Beach and Point Clark Beach have been posted posted unsafe for swimming.
Grey Bruce Public Health says water-sampling results showed bacteria levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.
Public Health says the beach postings will remain in effect until further samples show levels have returned to within the acceptable range for swimming/bathing.
They say “The Lake Huron shoreline area in southern Bruce County has experienced rain and higher wave action recently, which can increase water turbidity and, in turn, E. coli levels.”
As beach water quality can change quickly, Grey Bruce Public Health recommends people assess any beach’s condition in real-time and use their best judgment before swimming or playing in the water. GBPH recommends avoiding swimming 24 to 48 hours after heavy rainfall, or if you can’t see your feet in waist-deep water.
They say they’ll take more samples today.
Public Health says water with bacteria levels above provincial standards for bathing can increase the risk of skin, eye, ear, nose, and throat infections or gastrointestinal illness.